I joined my company three years ago. My salary was revised last year in March, including a performance bonus of ₹1 lakh. I’m leaving on January 31st. My company refuses to pay my bonus pro-rata, claiming it’s against their policy to give bonuses to employees leaving before a year. However, there’s no written policy document stating this, and it wasn’t mentioned in my contract. I feel frustrated because it’s my hard-earned money, and I deserve the bonus. Is there any legal recourse I can take in this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I joined my company three years ago. My salary was revised last year in March, including a performance bonus of ₹1 lakh. I’m leaving on January 31st. My company refuses to pay my bonus pro-rata, claiming it’s against their policy to give bonuses to employees leaving before a year. However, there’s no written policy document stating this, and it wasn’t mentioned in my contract. I feel frustrated because it’s my hard-earned money, and I deserve the bonus. Is there any legal recourse I can take in this situation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

I joined my company three years ago. My salary was revised last year in March, including a performance bonus of ₹1 lakh. I’m leaving on January 31st. My company refuses to pay my bonus pro-rata, claiming it’s against their policy to give bonuses to employees leaving before a year. However, there’s no written policy document stating this, and it wasn’t mentioned in my contract. I feel frustrated because it’s my hard-earned money, and I deserve the bonus. Is there any legal recourse I can take in this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

While your company’s internal policy might dictate their bonus structure, in the absence of a written contract clause or official policy document, you may have a legal case for pro-rata payment of your performance bonus. Consulting a lawyer specializing in employment law can help determine your specific legal options and potential success.

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